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Sunflowers for the Salal Festival

Underpainting on classical sunflower still life

What’s in a Sunflower? The bright, blooming sunflower heads are symbolic of the sun itself which represents warmth, happiness and all things positive. The offspring of my garden are changeable creatures, much like my paintings, morphing from still life to landscape to portrait. But sunflowers have taken hold of my heart since we moved into our Kalama hilltop house. The first year they bloomed like … Continue reading

Four Sunflowers

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Those of you who know me well know that when the gift-giving time of the year comes around, ie: the holidays, you can expect a painting. Like it or not. To me it’s better than a store bought gift, because I put myself into it. Sunflowers seems to be a recurring theme in my paintings. I’ve pondered why and come to the conclusion that they … Continue reading

Sunflower Wishes for the New Year

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Wishing you wonderful times with family and friends and joy and peace in the New Year! Thank you to all of my commission clients for the privilege of creating a one-of-a-kind painting for you. Thank you to all of my customers who have supported my artwork by purchasing one of my paintings. Thank you to all of my family, friends and co-workers who continue to … Continue reading

Cool Gray Wind

Cool Gray Wind

Cool Gray Wind 24 x 36, oil on canvas, commissioned It’s hard to believe, but what started out one year ago as a series of color explorations of a wind turbine in a stormy, wind-filled sky, has finally been completed in a commissioned painting. Last October, a customer found my work on the Internet, and inquired about commissioning a painting of a wind turbine. He … Continue reading

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Remembering Maui

Yellow Hibiscus

Have you ever wanted to go back to a time when you were younger, thinner, warmer, or maybe in a prettier place? That’s what being in Maui is like, especially the part about being younger. Warmth and light are things that make me feel younger, maybe because the weight of clothing subtracted, takes away the years. Our trip to Maui last November was a reward … Continue reading

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A Holiday Sunflower Wish

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Happy Holidays To You and Yours! Wishing you a joyous holiday season, wonderful times with family and friends, good food, nice wine, joy and peace in the New Year, and abundant painting inspirations! Thank you to all of my commission clients for the privilege of creating a one-of-a-kind painting for you. Thank you to all of my customers who have supported my artwork by purchasing one … Continue reading

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I’m a Meebo style artist

The Meebo stuff

In the spirit of the season, Meebo sent me Meebo stuff! Specifically, Sue Golden, who I’ve never met, but who works with my son, the new Meebo guy. Artist friends ask me why I do that blogging, Twitter, Facebook thing. I like to do it because it gives people a chance to see my art. I like my paintings. They often speak to me. So … Continue reading

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Daffodils: Hallmark of Spring!

Daffodils in a Blue Vase

 Daffodils in a Blue Vase 2011 | 11 x 14 | oil on canvas | private collection Daffodils wave their cheery little faces at us everywhere here in Southwest Washington, even if the rain keeps coming down. Allan loves daffodils, so I cut some and put them into a cobalt blue vase on our dining room table. After contemplating them for a week or so, I … Continue reading

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March 30, 1853: Happy Birthday Vincent!

The Harvest after Van Gogh

Yesterday (March 30, 1853) was Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday! In honor of this artist who continues to inspire artists and art lovers around the world, I’m sharing my Van Gogh studies, all of which helped me become a better artist. Who knew, Vincent, that your work would become a symbol of artistic genius. Happy Birthday!

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Sunflowers in Winter

Allan Wise VG Sunflowers

Holiday Sunflower 2011 – 9 x 12 – oil on panel – top Allan’s Sunflower, after Van Gogh – middle Allan’s Sunflower, after Van Gogh – installed – bottom March showers, April flowers, is that how it goes? We’ve had the 3rd wettest March in history. My sunflowers bring a little sunshine into my life, drip, drip. On top is what was intended to be … Continue reading

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